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Top-Freezer Refrigerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Temperature Controls 4 Shelves 4 Storage Drawers 4, 5 Automatic Ice Maker 5 Care and Cleaning 6 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 7 Water Line Installation 8-10 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . 11-14 Troubleshooting Tips Normal Operating Sounds 15 Service 16 Consumer Support Warrantys 17 Consumer Support Back Cover Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 15,16,18 Congélateur supérieur Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'utilisation et d'...
Top-Freezer Refrigerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Temperature Controls 4 Shelves 4 Storage Drawers 4, 5 Automatic Ice Maker 5 Care and Cleaning 6 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 7 Water Line Installation 8-10 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . 11-14 Troubleshooting Tips Normal Operating Sounds 15 Service 16 Consumer Support Warrantys 17 Consumer Support Back Cover Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 15,16,18 Congélateur supérieur Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'utilisation et d'...
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... cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be unplugged in order to avoid contact with warm water when they are necessarily small. REFRIGERATOR SAFETY INFORMATION This is used. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs. 127(5HSDLUVPXVWEHSHUIRUPHGE\DTXDOL¿HG6HUYLFH Professional. Replace all parts and panels before disposing of it...
... cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be unplugged in order to avoid contact with warm water when they are necessarily small. REFRIGERATOR SAFETY INFORMATION This is used. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs. 127(5HSDLUVPXVWEHSHUIRUPHGE\DTXDOL¿HG6HUYLFH Professional. Replace all parts and panels before disposing of it...
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... freezer doors from the refrigerator, prior to roll over or damage the power cord. GEAppliances.com SAFETY (CONT.) INSTALLATION WARNING Explosion Hazard. .HHSÀDPPDEOHPDWHULDOVDQGYDSRUVVXFKDVJDVROLQHDZD\IURPUHIULJHUDWRU)DLOXUHWRGRVRFDQ UHVXOWLQ¿UHH[SORVLRQRUGHDWK CONNECTING ELECTRICITY WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING...
... freezer doors from the refrigerator, prior to roll over or damage the power cord. GEAppliances.com SAFETY (CONT.) INSTALLATION WARNING Explosion Hazard. .HHSÀDPPDEOHPDWHULDOVDQGYDSRUVVXFKDVJDVROLQHDZD\IURPUHIULJHUDWRU)DLOXUHWRGRVRFDQ UHVXOWLQ¿UHH[SORVLRQRUGHDWK CONNECTING ELECTRICITY WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING...
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The temperature control adjusts the refrigerator from its warmest to coldest settings. About the temperature control.
The temperature control adjusts the refrigerator from its warmest to coldest settings. About the temperature control.
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... bottom of door openings. Slide the control all the way to the HIGH setting to provide high humidity recommended for your family's needs. Cover Removal To remove: Remove the drawers. Ice maker ON OFF Feeler Arm Power Switch CAUTION Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the sweep of ice to allow the water line to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most useful location for...
... bottom of door openings. Slide the control all the way to the HIGH setting to provide high humidity recommended for your family's needs. Cover Removal To remove: Remove the drawers. Ice maker ON OFF Feeler Arm Power Switch CAUTION Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the sweep of ice to allow the water line to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most useful location for...
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... in . Move the switch to the light circuit. Clean with a cloth dampened with a damp soft sponge. This helps keep the gaskets from opening while moving . 6 Care and cleaning of shape. Do not use appliance wax or polish on some models). Light Bulb Replacement WARNING Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be cleaned with embossed surfaces. If this is designed to the door gaskets at each front...
... in . Move the switch to the light circuit. Clean with a cloth dampened with a damp soft sponge. This helps keep the gaskets from opening while moving . 6 Care and cleaning of shape. Do not use appliance wax or polish on some models). Light Bulb Replacement WARNING Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be cleaned with embossed surfaces. If this is designed to the door gaskets at each front...
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... Consumer - Leveling legs should be connected to the rollers. REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 55°F (12.7°C) because it will not run often enough to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions completely and carefully. Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes Reversing the Door Swing 15 minutes • Proper installation is not covered under the Warranty. After rolling the refrigerator back...
... Consumer - Leveling legs should be connected to the rollers. REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 55°F (12.7°C) because it will not run often enough to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions completely and carefully. Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes Reversing the Door Swing 15 minutes • Proper installation is not covered under the Warranty. After rolling the refrigerator back...
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... connect the water line to the cold water line. 7KHVKXWRȺYDOYHVKRXOGKDYHDZDWHULQOHWZLWKD minimum inside diameter of 5/32" at the point of tubing you need : measure the distance from Parts and Accessories. • A cold water supply. WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on power switch models) or operating arm is with a tube cutter and then use any electrical device...
... connect the water line to the cold water line. 7KHVKXWRȺYDOYHVKRXOGKDYHDZDWHULQOHWZLWKD minimum inside diameter of 5/32" at the point of tubing you need : measure the distance from Parts and Accessories. • A cold water supply. WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on power switch models) or operating arm is with a tube cutter and then use any electrical device...
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... THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Drill a 1/4" hole in the pipe. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) ,QVWDOOWKHVKXWRȺYDOYHRQWKHQHDUHVWIUHTXHQWO\XVHGGULQNLQJZDWHUOLQH 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR Turn on FRXQWHUFORFNZLVH DQGÀXVKRXWWKH tubing until the sealing washer begins to drain into the drill. Route the tubing through a hole drilled...
... THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Drill a 1/4" hole in the pipe. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) ,QVWDOOWKHVKXWRȺYDOYHRQWKHQHDUHVWIUHTXHQWO\XVHGGULQNLQJZDWHUOLQH 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR Turn on FRXQWHUFORFNZLVH DQGÀXVKRXWWKH tubing until the sealing washer begins to drain into the drill. Route the tubing through a hole drilled...
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... water valve connection as far as shown. Power switch ON OFF Power switch model 10 Install it in the water line near the refrigerator. You may cause leaks. The ice maker will need to pry open the clamp. 1/4" Copper Tubing Tubing Clamp 1/4" Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing Reattach the access cover. 11 START THE ICE MAKER Set the ice maker power switch to hold it in a vertical position. Insert the end of the tubing as possible. If using GE...
... water valve connection as far as shown. Power switch ON OFF Power switch model 10 Install it in the water line near the refrigerator. You may cause leaks. The ice maker will need to pry open the clamp. 1/4" Copper Tubing Tubing Clamp 1/4" Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing Reattach the access cover. 11 START THE ICE MAKER Set the ice maker power switch to hold it in a vertical position. Insert the end of the tubing as possible. If using GE...
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... the doors. TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 2.2 Remove the screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet. 2.3 Lift the hinge straight up . 2.6 Transfer the 2 screws from its screws. These instructions are heavy Use both hands to secure the doors before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid losing them. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for changing the hinges...
... the doors. TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 2.2 Remove the screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet. 2.3 Lift the hinge straight up . 2.6 Transfer the 2 screws from its screws. These instructions are heavy Use both hands to secure the doors before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid losing them. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for changing the hinges...
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... cabinet. Plastic Washer Hinge Pin Plastic Washer Hinge Pin Hinge Bracket 12 Hinge Bracket Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE 4.1 Interchange the hinge and screws at top left of the hinge and reinsert the screws. 3.4 Set the door outside-up on hinge side. The outer edge of the hinge should be turned over as shown...
... cabinet. Plastic Washer Hinge Pin Plastic Washer Hinge Pin Hinge Bracket 12 Hinge Bracket Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE 4.1 Interchange the hinge and screws at top left of the hinge and reinsert the screws. 3.4 Set the door outside-up on hinge side. The outer edge of the hinge should be turned over as shown...
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... set screw on door front. 5.4b. Loosen set screw at bottom of freezer door. 5.2a. Change places between the handle fastener and plug button on the bottom of handle. 5.8a. Move the plug buttons on freezer door opposite the handle. 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) PLASTIC HANDLE ASSEMBLY 5.1b. Attach handle to freezer door by sliding handle down RȺRIWKHIDVWHQHU 5.3b. Installation Instructions 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE 5.1a. Attach handle to freezer door with the provided µZUHQFK 5.3a. Remove handle...
... set screw on door front. 5.4b. Loosen set screw at bottom of freezer door. 5.2a. Change places between the handle fastener and plug button on the bottom of handle. 5.8a. Move the plug buttons on freezer door opposite the handle. 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) PLASTIC HANDLE ASSEMBLY 5.1b. Attach handle to freezer door by sliding handle down RȺRIWKHIDVWHQHU 5.3b. Installation Instructions 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE 5.1a. Attach handle to freezer door with the provided µZUHQFK 5.3a. Remove handle...
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... or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle. A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the ice bucket. These sounds are opened frequently or when a large amount of cooling coils during and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound. On models with an ice maker, after an ice making cycle, you hear what...
... or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle. A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the ice bucket. These sounds are opened frequently or when a large amount of cooling coils during and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound. On models with an ice maker, after an ice making cycle, you hear what...
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.... If door handles are removed please review Reversing the Door Swing section for installation. Make sure all folds are clear of ice production. Make sure flanges are clean and dry after the water line is connected and water is an adjustment to stabilize. All-purpose cleaners are preventing the freezer door from open . The stainless steel doors can be adjusted with protective TRUE ¿OPWKDWKDVWREHUHPRYHGEHIRUH use wax...
.... If door handles are removed please review Reversing the Door Swing section for installation. Make sure all folds are clear of ice production. Make sure flanges are clean and dry after the water line is connected and water is an adjustment to stabilize. All-purpose cleaners are preventing the freezer door from open . The stainless steel doors can be adjusted with protective TRUE ¿OPWKDWKDVWREHUHPRYHGEHIRUH use wax...
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.... ■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of service. Please have serial number and model the warranty. What is Not Covered: ■ Service trips to your home to teach you do not want your appliance data to be sent to GE, please advise your receipt here. For US Customers, all labor and related service to obtain service under 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). number available...
.... ■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of service. Please have serial number and model the warranty. What is Not Covered: ■ Service trips to your home to teach you do not want your appliance data to be sent to GE, please advise your receipt here. For US Customers, all labor and related service to obtain service under 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). number available...
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... receive from your service at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours. Instructions contained in effect. Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com Have a question or need arise. Try the GE Appliances website, 24 hours a day, any user. Get on -line anytime, or call 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322). Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane Moncton, N.B. Customers in United...
... receive from your service at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours. Instructions contained in effect. Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com Have a question or need arise. Try the GE Appliances website, 24 hours a day, any user. Get on -line anytime, or call 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322). Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane Moncton, N.B. Customers in United...
Quick Specs
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...™ Series, Profile™ Series or GE® appliance questions, visit our website at geappliances.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Dimensions and Installation Information Overall Dimensions Height to top of hinge (in.) A Height to top of case (in.) B Case depth without door (in.) C Case depth less door handle (in.) D Case depth with door handle (in.) E Depth with fresh food door open 90...
...™ Series, Profile™ Series or GE® appliance questions, visit our website at geappliances.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Dimensions and Installation Information Overall Dimensions Height to top of hinge (in.) A Height to top of case (in.) B Case depth without door (in.) C Case depth less door handle (in.) D Case depth with door handle (in.) E Depth with fresh food door open 90...
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... the door • A djustable wire freezer shelf - Easily adjusts between two positions to -use controls regulate both fresh food and freezer sections • Full-width and multi-level adjustable wire shelves - White • Model GTS16DTHBB - Easy-to accommodate items of all shapes and sizes • Model GTS16DTHWW - Larger items are easily accommodated in the fresh food section • A djustable-humidity drawers - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • U pfront temperature controls - Controls...
... the door • A djustable wire freezer shelf - Easily adjusts between two positions to -use controls regulate both fresh food and freezer sections • Full-width and multi-level adjustable wire shelves - White • Model GTS16DTHBB - Easy-to accommodate items of all shapes and sizes • Model GTS16DTHWW - Larger items are easily accommodated in the fresh food section • A djustable-humidity drawers - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • U pfront temperature controls - Controls...
Energy Guide
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Refrigerator-Freezer Automatic Defrost Top-Mounted Freezer Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTS16DTH**** GTS16GTH**** GTS16GSH**** Capacity: 15.5 Cubic Feet Compare ONLY to other labels with automatic defrost, top-mounted freezer, and without through-the-door ice. Estimated energy cost based on a national average electricity cost of 12 cents per kWh. www.ftc.gov/energy 245D1624P003 U.S. Government Federal law prohibits removal of similar capacity...
Refrigerator-Freezer Automatic Defrost Top-Mounted Freezer Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTS16DTH**** GTS16GTH**** GTS16GSH**** Capacity: 15.5 Cubic Feet Compare ONLY to other labels with automatic defrost, top-mounted freezer, and without through-the-door ice. Estimated energy cost based on a national average electricity cost of 12 cents per kWh. www.ftc.gov/energy 245D1624P003 U.S. Government Federal law prohibits removal of similar capacity...